Suffolk Punch Horse Breed Equestrian Draught Farm Equine Vintage Ad Card

Description

Suffolk Punch Horse Breed Equestrian Draught Farm Equine Vintage Ad Card
NOTE:
THESE ARE NOT POSTCARDS
THEY ARE TRADE/ADVERTISING CARDS.
THEY ARE MUCH SMALLER THAN A STANDARD POSTCARD
AND
THERE IS ADVERTISING TEXT ON THE BACK!
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
3 1/2 '' x 2 1/2 ''  or  9.0 cm. x 6.5 cm.
ORIGINAL VINTAGE  TRADE - ADVERTISING CARD
SUFFOLK PUNCH  BREED
The Suffolk Horse, also historically known as the Suffolk Punch or Suffolk Sorrel, is an
English breed of draught horse. The breed takes the first part of its name from the
county of Suffolk in East Anglia, and the name "Punch" from its solid appearance and
strength. It is a heavy draught horse which is always chestnut in colour, traditionally
spelled "chesnut" by the breed registries. Suffolk Punches are known as good doers, and
tend to have energetic gaits.
The breed was developed in the early 16th century, and remains similar in phenotype to
its founding stock. The Suffolk Punch was developed for farm work, and gained
popularity during the early 20th century. However, as agriculture became increasingly
mechanised, the breed fell out of favour, particularly from the middle part of the century,
and almost disappeared completely. Although the breed's status is listed as critical by
the UK Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy,
a resurgence in interest has occurred, and population numbers are increasing. The breed
pulled artillery and non-motorised commercial vans and buses, as well as being used for
farm work. It was also exported to other countries to upgrade local equine stock.
Today, they are used for draught work, forestry and advertising.
NOTE:
THE REVERSE SIDE HAS TEXT ABOUT THE IMAGE ON THE FRONT SIDE
THE CARD DIMENSIONS ARE APPROXIMATELY
3 1/2 '' x 2 1/5 ''  or  9.0 cm. x 6.5 cm.
NOTE:
THE IMAGES ABOVE IS LARGER THAN THE CARD
TO SHOW THE DETAIL.
THE FRONT AND BACK MAY HAVE:
PAPER LOSS - SMUDGING - ROUNDED CORNERS
SEE IMAGES ABOVE!
47
WE COMBINE SHIPPING
BUY 1 TO 4 TRADE ADVERTISING CARDS AND THE TOTAL TO SHIP IS
BUY 5 TRADE ADVERTISING CARDS AND SHIPPING IS FREE
NOTE:
ON LARGER INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WE MAY REQUIRE REGISTERED
MAIL AND WILL SPLIT THE COST WITH THE BUYER.
INQUIRE IF CONCERNED!